Fire Cider is a traditional apple cider vinegar infusion made with roots, fruits and warming herbs. Zesty, spicy and full of vitality, it’s a time honoured herbal tonic designed to support the immune system and circulation through the colder months. Our version is handmade in small batches using organic apple cider vinegar and a bold blend of roots, citrus and spices.
Uses
Traditionally taken as a daily immune supporting tonic during autumn and winter. Fire Cider can be enjoyed as a shot, diluted in water or added to salad dressings and marinades for a flavourful, healthful kick.
Directions for use
Take 5–15ml daily straight or diluted in water or juice. May also be used in cooking, dressings, or as a warming addition to teas and broths.
CAUTIONS: Contains vinegar and hot spices. Shake before use. Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
Ingredients
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, *horseradish, chillies, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon, orange, *rosehips, black pepper, *rosemary, *thyme, cinnamon. *Grown & harvested at Pretty Wild Plants
Growing Information
Folklore
Fire Cider is a modern folk remedy with deep roots in contemporary herbal tradition. It was popularised by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in the late 20th century as a warming, invigorating tonic made from everyday kitchen herbs and spices. Intended as a household remedy rather than a fixed formula, Fire Cider has always existed in many variations, shaped by season, place and the needs of the maker.
In the early 2010s, Gladstar famously challenged a multinational company that attempted to trademark the name “Fire Cider,” defending it as shared folk knowledge belonging to the wider herbal community. The legal case brought international attention to Fire Cider and reinforced its status as a people’s remedy, rooted in resilience, self-reliance and collective tradition rather than ownership.
Magical Correspondence
Planetary Ruler: Mars
Elemental Nature: Fire
Day: Tuesday
Magical Uses: Protection, vitality, renewal.
Fire Cider is worked with to bolster personal strength, invigorate energy and support protective or banishing workings. Its Mars energy encourages assertiveness, resilience and decisive action, making it suitable for kitchen witchery, ritual preparations or daily practices aimed at reinforcing vitality, clearing stagnation and maintaining energetic readiness.
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